NIH MeSH · D013583Anatomy
Synovial Membrane
Also known asMembranes, Synovial · Membrane, Synovial · Synovial Membranes · Synovium · Membrana Synovialis Capsulae Articularis
Definition
The inner membrane of a joint capsule surrounding a freely movable joint. It is loosely attached to the external fibrous capsule and secretes SYNOVIAL FLUID.
MeSH classification
- A02.835.583.443.800
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What does Synovial Membrane mean in medicine?
The inner membrane of a joint capsule surrounding a freely movable joint. It is loosely attached to the external fibrous capsule and secretes SYNOVIAL FLUID. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Synovial Membrane known by any other names?
Yes. Synovial Membrane is also referred to as Membranes, Synovial, Membrane, Synovial, Synovial Membranes, Synovium in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Synovial Membrane sit in the medical classification?
Synovial Membrane falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A02.835.583.443.800). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D013583) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗